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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 449.24 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 449.24 and 269.21 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 449.24 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/449.24 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 449.24 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 120,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,936.31/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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